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Please provide an overview of the principles governing the effective enforcement of codes of conduct for judges. Are there examples where codes also include mandatory asset declarations for judges? What are the model standards for enforcement bodies?

22Jan2018

Please provide an overview of the linkages between blockchain technology and corruption issues. Some trumpet blockchain technology as a potential anti-corruption tool, while others say that cryptocurrencies facilitate money laundering and other corrupt activities.

22Dec2017

Please provide an overview of corruption and anti-corruption efforts in Somalia.

20Nov2017

What are good practices in asset repatriation programmes? What are the lessons learned with similar programmes internationally? Any recommended anti-money laundry provisions and safeguards? How far can secrecy go?

20Nov2017

How do judicial pardons, clemencies and commutation of sentences in corruption cases impact the effects of corruption? What does the international experience teach us about this? Are there alternative regimes or best practices for corruption crimes?

30Oct2017

We are spearheading an international initiative that aims to strengthen the technical assistance provision structures for anti-money laundering and the combatting of illicit financial flows that are an important driver of international corruption. We wish to draw on

the experiences of donor coordination practices in providing technical assistance for anti-corruption purposes. What does the evidence of these practices tell us about which coordination structures are most effective for managing multi-donor inputs for delivering technical assistance?

26Oct2017

What is international practice with regard to asset/wealth declarations of non-public officials, such as members of non-governmental organisations? What does scholarly discussion say about the inclusion of members of non-governmental organisations in asset/wealth declaration systems?

26Oct2017

How can existing governance frameworks and institutions be further strengthened to ensure transparency and good governance in the management of natural resources and related revenues?

13Oct2017

Can you provide some information on Transparency International policy and international good practice in relation to deferred prosecution agreements, immunity programmes and plea bargaining?